Reconceptualizing Proximity Measurement Approaches through the Urban Discourse on the X-Minute City

G Megahed, A Elshater, S Afifi, MA Elrefaie - Sustainability, 2024 - mdpi.com
The “x-minute city” concept gained attention within the global urban discourse on post-
pandemic cities. Recently, numerous cities have shifted their attention from considering the x …

Investigating the neighborhood effect averaging problem (NEAP) in greenspace exposure: a study in Beijing

J Wang, MP Kwan, G Xiu, X Peng, Y Liu - Landscape and Urban Planning, 2024 - Elsevier
Urban greenspaces are pivotal in enhancing the well-being and health of city residents.
Accurate assessment of an individual's exposure to these natural settings is thus crucial in …

Measuring the dynamic accessibility to COVID-19 testing sites in the 15-min city: A focus on service congestion and mobility difference

Y Chen, S Jia, Q Xu, Z Xiao, S Zhang - Journal of transport geography, 2023 - Elsevier
Accessibility to essential amenities such as food and health is crucial for all individuals and
is the key to realizing the goal of the 15-min city. However, so far, few studies have fully …

[HTML][HTML] A robust method for evaluating the potentials of 15-minute cities: Implications for sustainable urban futures

J Wang, MP Kwan, G Xiu, F Deng - Geography and Sustainability, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract The '15-minute city'(15minC) concept, which aspires to bring essential services
within reach via a 15-minute walk for all residents, represents a pivotal paradigm shift in …

Assessing the fluctuations in job accessibility under travel time uncertainty

J Wang, MP Kwan, G Xiu - Applied Geography, 2024 - Elsevier
The rapid pace of urbanization and population growth has led to heightened traffic
congestion and extended commuting distances, consequently amplifying uncertainties in …

Transit access effectiveness in American metropolitan areas

A Ermagun, F Witlox - Journal of Transport Geography, 2024 - Elsevier
This research examines transit effectiveness empirically through the lens of access to
employment. The approach uses the gradual shift of mobility to access to introduce the …

[HTML][HTML] Mapping the Implementation Practices of the 15-Minute City

Z Allam, AR Khavarian-Garmsir, U Lassaube… - Smart Cities, 2024 - mdpi.com
This paper delves into the rapidly progressing 15-Minute City concept, an innovative urban
planning model that envisions a city where residents can access essential services and …

Accessibility, neighborhood socioeconomic disadvantage and expenditures on electronic gambling machines: a spatial analysis based on player account data

J Selin, P Okkonen, S Raisamo - International Journal of Health …, 2024 - Springer
Background Gambling and its harmful effects on human health and well-being represent a
significant public health concern in many countries, with electronic gambling machines …

Two-stage deployment and operation plan of PCR sample collection booths under demand uncertainty

Z Chen, Y Liu, P Yan, CH Guan - Sustainable Cities and Society, 2024 - Elsevier
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing programs have been crucial in combating
infectious diseases, such as COVID-19. However, the widespread implementation of …

Echoes of Home: Mapping Vulnerable Places for Cantonese‐Speaking Immigrants Seeking Family Doctors in the Greater Toronto Area

D Liu, J Lee, S Zhong, J Gilliland - Health & Social Care in the …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Family doctors serve as the initial contact for individuals seeking regular medical service like
routine physical exam, diagnosis, and treatment of illness. Nonetheless, immigrant …